Mandarin-Speaking BuyerLocation: Erith / Belvedere, South East LondonSalary: Up to 40,000, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: Monday to FridayWorking Pattern: Office basedWe are recruiting for a proactive and commercially minded Mandarin-Speaking Buyer to join a growing food manufacturing business based in South East London.This is a hands-on purchasing role supporting a busy production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, ingredients, packaging and production consumables, ensuring stock availability, supplier performance and cost control across the business.This role would suit someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or buying, ideally from a food, FMCG, manufacturing, import/export, wholesale or international supply chain background.The RoleAs Mandarin-Speaking Buyer, you will be involved in:Purchasing raw materials, ingredients, packaging and production consumables in line with production requirementsRaising, managing and tracking purchase ordersLiaising with suppliers regarding prices, delivery schedules, shortages, delays and quality issuesSourcing and assessing new suppliers, including international suppliers where requiredMonitoring stock levels to help prevent shortages and production disruptionSupporting cost-saving activity through price comparisons, supplier negotiation and market awarenessMaintaining accurate supplier records, pricing data, ..... full job details .....